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FA04 DYM

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,568 mi
Last recorded170,568 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 DYM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 170,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 160,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all tyres low on tred

Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,274 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,039 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 135,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,042 miles

general corrosion

park and service brake reserve travel minimal

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 9 Aug 2016 123,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure lower balljoint (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general corrosion

park and service brake reserve travel minimal

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s driveshafts corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 100,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s driveshafts corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,347 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,347 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,581 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,778 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 27,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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FA04 DYM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA04 DYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA04 DYM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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